Life doesn't happen in a vacuum.  Along the way, our paths cross with others, and each "event" is a part of the interconnected plan of our lives. Short or long-term, welcome or not, each relationship in our lives comes to fruition to teach us something. Our relationships reflect who we were, who we are right now and who we're becoming. Each stage of life gifts us with different connections. When you experience meaningful relationships, they're all part of creating a life worth living. We each have our own journeys where we change, evolve and grow.  Accepting relationships for what they're meant to be allows us for that open-hearted growth. With that in mind, it's helpful to accept that relationships can be for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.